Emerald Ash Borer and How to Protect Your Trees
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is from Asia but was found in Detroit area sometime in 2002. It is a bright metallic green beetle that is smaller than a dime. However, small Emerald Ash Borer is it can take down trees thousand sizes bigger than itself. The eggs are very small and are reddish-brown and only 1/25 inch in size. The larvae are white and flat headed with segmentation. The adults come out mainly from mid to late May but can come out sooner if warm. The females normally lay eggs shortly after they emerge. When the eggs hatch, they …
